Once there was a man named Mr. Wilson who looked after a lighthouse in a small village by the sea. Everyone thought he was a happy guy who did a great job with the lighthouse. What they didn’t know was that he had a hidden magic crystal inside the lighthouse that could make wishes come true.

One day, a naughty seagull named Sammy found out about the crystal. He couldn’t help himself and stole it from the lighthouse. Right away, the light in the lighthouse got weak and the people in the village were confused. They didn’t know what had happened to their lighthouse.

Mr. Wilson knew he had to get the crystal back fast to make the light work again. He grabbed some breadcrumbs and ran after Sammy. It was a funny sight, Mr. Wilson chasing the clever seagull everywhere.

The villagers laughed as they watched Mr. Wilson run after Sammy. He raced through streets, jumped over fences, and even ran through a fish market, making a lot of noise and mess. It was a silly chase.

In the end, Mr. Wilson was smart enough to get the crystal back from Sammy. Everyone in the village was happy to see the lighthouse shining bright again. They all came together to thank Mr. Wilson and to celebrate. The story shows that it’s good to keep your sense of humor, even when things get tough. Mr. Wilson showed that staying positive and laughing can help you solve problems and bring people together.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Who was Mr. Wilson and what was his job?
2. What did Mr. Wilson have hidden inside the lighthouse?
3. How did Sammy the seagull find out about the crystal?
4. What happened to the light in the lighthouse after Sammy stole the crystal?
5. What did Mr. Wilson do to try to get the crystal back from Sammy?
6. How did the villagers react when they saw Mr. Wilson chasing Sammy?
7. What lesson can we learn from the story about Mr. Wilson and the lighthouse?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once there was a man named Mr. Wilson who looked after a lighthouse in a small (1)______ by the sea. Everyone thought he was a (2)______ guy who did a great job with the lighthouse. What they didn’t know was that he had a hidden magic crystal inside the lighthouse that could make (3)______ come true.

One day, a naughty (4)______ named Sammy found out about the (5)______. He couldn’t help himself and (6)______ it from the (7)______. Right away, the light in the lighthouse got weak and the people in the village were confused. They didn’t know what had happened to their lighthouse.

Mr. (8)______ knew he had to get the crystal back fast to make the light work again. He grabbed some breadcrumbs and ran after (9)______. It was a (10)______ sight, Mr. Wilson chasing the clever seagull everywhere.

The villagers (11)______ as they watched Mr. Wilson run after Sammy. He raced through streets, jumped over fences, and even ran through a fish market, making a lot of noise and mess. It was a (12)______ chase.

In the end, Mr. Wilson was smart enough to get the crystal back from Sammy. Everyone in the village was happy to see the lighthouse (13)______ bright again. They all came together to thank Mr. Wilson and to celebrate. The story shows that it’s good to keep your (14)______ of humor, even when things get (15)______. Mr. Wilson showed that staying positive and laughing can help you solve problems and (16)______ people together.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is a lighthouse and what is its purpose?
2. How would you feel if you were Mr. Wilson and someone stole the magic crystal from the lighthouse?
3. Do you think it was fair for the villagers to laugh at Mr. Wilson while he was chasing Sammy? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever had to chase after something or someone? How did it make you feel?
5. Do you think it’s important to stay positive and have a sense of humor when facing problems? Why or why not?
6. How do you think the villagers felt when they saw the lighthouse shining bright again?
7. Have you ever been part of a celebration? What was it for and how did it make you feel?
8. Do you like seagulls? Why or why not?
9. If you had a magic crystal that could make wishes come true, what would you wish for and why?
10. Can you think of a time when laughter helped you solve a problem or bring people together?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. lighthouse
2. village
3. crystal
4. naughty
5. seagull
6. weak
7. confused
8. grabbed
9. breadcrumbs
10. clever
11. raced
12. fences
13. celebrate
14. humor
15. positive

Meanings:
(A) Unable to understand something clearly or to think clearly
(B) The ability to laugh and recognize that something is funny
(C) Barriers or dividers made of wood or metal that stand upright in the ground
(D) Small pieces of dried bread, often used to feed birds
(E) A small community of people living close to each other
(F) Moved very fast in a competition or as if in a hurry
(G) A type of bird that lives near the sea
(H) Smart and able to understand or figure things out quickly
(I) Took something quickly and firmly with your hand
(J) To have a party or a good time with others
(K) Not strong or powerful
(L) A tall building by the sea with a bright light to guide ships
(M) A shiny, clear stone that is often precious
(N) Having an attitude or outlook that is hopeful and confident
(O) Behaving badly or mischievously
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What was the name of the man who looked after the lighthouse?
(a) Mr. Smith
(b) Mr. Johnson
(c) Mr. Wilson
(d) Mr. Brown

2. What did Mr. Wilson have hidden inside the lighthouse?
(a) A treasure map
(b) A secret diary
(c) A magic crystal
(d) A time machine

3. What happened to the light in the lighthouse when Sammy stole the crystal?
(a) It got weak
(b) It turned off completely
(c) It started flashing different colors
(d) It became brighter than ever

4. How did Mr. Wilson try to catch Sammy?
(a) By setting a trap
(b) By using breadcrumbs
(c) By calling for help
(d) By flying after him

5. Where did Mr. Wilson chase Sammy?
(a) Through the forest, over mountains, and across a river
(b) Through the park, over rooftops, and into a cave
(c) Through the desert, over sand dunes, and into an oasis
(d) Through the streets, over fences, and through a fish market

6. How did the villagers react to Mr. Wilson chasing Sammy?
(a) They got angry
(b) They laughed
(c) They cried
(d) They ignored it

7. How did Mr. Wilson finally get the crystal back from Sammy?
(a) It is not mentioned in the story
(b) He asked Sammy nicely to give it back
(c) He tricked Sammy with a fake crystal
(d) He caught Sammy with a net

8. What did the story teach us?
(a) It’s important to always be serious and focused
(b) It’s better to give up when faced with a problem
(c) It’s best to solve problems alone, without asking for help
(d) It’s good to keep your sense of humor, even when things get tough

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The light in the lighthouse weakens after Sammy takes the crystal, causing confusion among the villagers.
2. Eventually, Mr. Wilson is outsmarted by Sammy and fails to retrieve the crystal, bringing sadness to the village as the lighthouse remains dim.
3. Mr. Wilson is responsible for taking care of a lighthouse in a small village by the sea.
4. The story de-emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and finding humor in difficult situations, as demonstrated by Mr. Wilson’s inability to solve problems and divide the community.
5. Mr. Wilson possesses a regular rock hidden inside the lighthouse that grants wishes.
6. Mr. Wilson realizes he must retrieve the crystal to restore the lighthouse’s light and sets off after Sammy.
7. Sammy, a mischievous seagull, discovers the crystal and steals it from the lighthouse.
8. The villagers find irritation in watching Mr. Wilson’s serious pursuit of Sammy, as he casually chases the seagull through various locations.
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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this story in two sentences. Here are some hints:
Who are the main characters?
What happens in the story?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. Who was Mr. Wilson and what was his job?
Mr. Wilson was a man who looked after a lighthouse in a small village by the sea. His job was to make sure the lighthouse worked properly and kept ships safe.

2. What did Mr. Wilson have hidden inside the lighthouse?
Mr. Wilson had a hidden magic crystal inside the lighthouse that could make wishes come true.

3. How did Sammy the seagull find out about the crystal?
Sammy the seagull found out about the crystal because he was a naughty and curious bird. He saw Mr. Wilson using the crystal one day and decided to steal it.

4. What happened to the light in the lighthouse after Sammy stole the crystal?
After Sammy stole the crystal, the light in the lighthouse became weak and started to fade. This confused the people in the village because they didn’t know what had happened to their lighthouse.

5. What did Mr. Wilson do to try to get the crystal back from Sammy?
Mr. Wilson grabbed some breadcrumbs and ran after Sammy to try to get the crystal back. He chased the seagull all over the village, through streets, fences, and even a fish market.

6. How did the villagers react when they saw Mr. Wilson chasing Sammy?
The villagers laughed when they saw Mr. Wilson chasing Sammy. They found it funny to see the lighthouse keeper running after a seagull. They thought it was a silly sight.

7. What lesson can we learn from the story about Mr. Wilson and the lighthouse?
The lesson we can learn from the story is that it’s good to keep a sense of humor, even when things get tough. Mr. Wilson showed that staying positive and laughing can help you solve problems and bring people together.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) village
(2) happy
(3) wishes
(4) seagull
(5) crystal
(6) stole
(7) lighthouse
(8) Wilson
(9) Sammy
(10) funny
(11) laughed
(12) silly
(13) shining
(14) sense
(15) tough
(16) bring
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. lighthouse
Answer: (L) A tall building by the sea with a bright light to guide ships

2. village
Answer: (E) A small community of people living close to each other

3. crystal
Answer: (M) A shiny, clear stone that is often precious

4. naughty
Answer: (O) Behaving badly or mischievously

5. seagull
Answer: (G) A type of bird that lives near the sea

6. weak
Answer: (K) Not strong or powerful

7. confused
Answer: (A) Unable to understand something clearly or to think clearly

8. grabbed
Answer: (I) Took something quickly and firmly with your hand

9. breadcrumbs
Answer: (D) Small pieces of dried bread, often used to feed birds

10. clever
Answer: (H) Smart and able to understand or figure things out quickly

11. raced
Answer: (F) Moved very fast in a competition or as if in a hurry

12. fences
Answer: (C) Barriers or dividers made of wood or metal that stand upright in the ground

13. celebrate
Answer: (J) To have a party or a good time with others

14. humor
Answer: (B) The ability to laugh and recognize that something is funny

15. positive
Answer: (N) Having an attitude or outlook that is hopeful and confident
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What was the name of the man who looked after the lighthouse?
Answer: (c) Mr. Wilson

2. What did Mr. Wilson have hidden inside the lighthouse?
Answer: (c) A magic crystal

3. What happened to the light in the lighthouse when Sammy stole the crystal?
Answer: (a) It got weak

4. How did Mr. Wilson try to catch Sammy?
Answer: (b) By using breadcrumbs

5. Where did Mr. Wilson chase Sammy?
Answer: (d) Through the streets, over fences, and through a fish market

6. How did the villagers react to Mr. Wilson chasing Sammy?
Answer: (b) They laughed

7. How did Mr. Wilson finally get the crystal back from Sammy?
Answer: (a) It is not mentioned in the story

8. What did the story teach us?
Answer: (d) It’s good to keep your sense of humor, even when things get tough
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The light in the lighthouse weakens after Sammy takes the crystal, causing confusion among the villagers. (Answer: True)
2. Eventually, Mr. Wilson is outsmarted by Sammy and fails to retrieve the crystal, bringing sadness to the village as the lighthouse remains dim. (Answer: False)
3. Mr. Wilson is responsible for taking care of a lighthouse in a small village by the sea. (Answer: True)
4. The story de-emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and finding humor in difficult situations, as demonstrated by Mr. Wilson’s inability to solve problems and divide the community. (Answer: False)
5. Mr. Wilson possesses a regular rock hidden inside the lighthouse that grants wishes. (Answer: False)
6. Mr. Wilson realizes he must retrieve the crystal to restore the lighthouse’s light and sets off after Sammy. (Answer: True)
7. Sammy, a mischievous seagull, discovers the crystal and steals it from the lighthouse. (Answer: True)
8. The villagers find irritation in watching Mr. Wilson’s serious pursuit of Sammy, as he casually chases the seagull through various locations. (Answer: False)
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